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Exam 2 Module 5: NUR 2474 /
NUR2474 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Professional Nursing | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What are dietary restrictions for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Answer:
Limit salt, avoid canned and packaged foods, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, limit fluid intake, and avoid alcohol.
Question:
What are dietary restrictions for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Answer:
Limit salt, avoid canned and packaged foods, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, limit fluid intake, and avoid alcohol.
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Question:
Important patient education for managing congestive heart failure
Answer:
Monitor weight daily, limit salt and fluids, quit smoking, limit alcohol, and exercise regularly. Call the doctor if weight increases by more than 2 pounds in one day.
Question:
Important patient education for managing congestive heart failure
Answer:
Monitor weight daily, limit salt and fluids, quit smoking, limit alcohol, and exercise regularly. Call the doctor if weight increases by more than 2 pounds in one day.
Question:
Risks associated with dysrhythmia medications
Answer:
Dysrhythmia medications can exacerbate existing dysrhythmias or cause new ones, such as torsades de pointes, AV block, and ventricular ectopic beats.
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Question:
Risks associated with dysrhythmia medications
Answer:
Dysrhythmia medications can exacerbate existing dysrhythmias or cause new ones, such as torsades de pointes, AV block, and ventricular ectopic beats.
Question:
Nifedipine (Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker)
Answer:
Use: Lowers blood pressure and treats angina.
Action: Blocks calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle, leading to
vasodilation.
Side Effects: Reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, dizziness.
Question:
Nifedipine (Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker)
Answer:
Use: Lowers blood pressure and treats angina.
Action: Blocks calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle, leading to
vasodilation.
Side Effects: Reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, dizziness.
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Question:
Beta-Blockers - What do they end with, and give an example.
Answer:
End with "LOL". Examples: Propranolol and Metoprolol.
Question:
Before administering beta-blockers, what should be assessed
Answer:
Blood Pressure (BP)
Heart Rate (HR)
Question:
Why is Metoprolol preferred over Propranolol for asthma patients?
Answer:
Propranolol can cause bronchospasms, which is risky for patients with asthma or COPD. Metoprolol is more cardio-selective.
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